Originally from Chicago, Jeff moved to Memphis in 1990 not really knowing much about the south. In fact, the first week he lived here he was suspended from school for not saying, "yes ma'am" and "no ma'am." Jeff has since developed a passion for Memphis and especially Memphis music. A member of several bands including Snowglobe and Me & Leah, Jeff works as a communications consultant with many non-profits including Playback Memphis, Church Health, Room in the Inn-Memphis and BLDG Memphis. Jeff lives in the Vollintine Evergreen neighborhood with his wife and two daughters.
Memphis Academy of Science and Technology has seen its share of struggles. Now it's celebrating its successes and its innovative STEM in Motion program.
If promoting local beer, local food and local music is a part of the ethos of Memphis, then supporting local art must be as well. As Memphis' craft brewery scene grows, it's no surprise that local artists are tapped to design the brands around local flavors.
While Volunteer Odyssey appears to be a social venture, Petschonek sees herself as an entrepreneur attempting to disrupt an industry like any other startup founder.
On June 10, neighbors, friends and the community-at-large came together at the intersection of Jackson and Evergreen to learn more about this potential commercial district at the inaugural VECA Street Faire.
High Ground sits down with new Buccaneer owner Jonathan Kiersky to talk about what's next for the iconic Midtown music venue -- and what makes this dive bar worth saving.